NP - Nurse Practitioner/NP - Urgent Care
Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)
Location: Southeast Alaska
Competitive Pay Rate
Housing | Travel | Rental Car | Malpractice Insurance — ALL COVERED
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nurse
Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join
our urgent care team in Alaska. This role is ideal for a dedicated clinician
who enjoys working in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment with a focus
on rural and community-based care.
Position Summary:
As an Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider,
you will deliver comprehensive urgent care to patients of all ages and
backgrounds. Your scope includes diagnosing and treating acute conditions,
performing minor procedures, coordinating referrals, and supporting
high-quality patient experiences through excellent communication and clinical
judgment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide
full-spectrum urgent care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and
minor procedures
- Maintain
timely and accurate medical documentation
- Utilize
strong listening skills to ensure excellent patient experiences
- Collaborate
with physicians and consult with specialists when necessary
- Participate
in quality initiatives, meetings, and medical staff functions
- Maintain
communication with a collaborative physician, as required by state medical
board regulations (for PAs)
Qualifications:
- Current
State of Alaska Medical License (NP or PA)
- Board
Certification in your specialty
- Active,
unrestricted DEA registration
- BLS
Certification required
- ACLS,
PALS, and ATLS certifications within one year for
providers involved in after-hours emergency care in remote clinics
- Minimum 2
years of clinical experience as a practicing provider (or
equivalent pre-licensure clinical background as approved by the Medical
Director)
Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
- Proficiency
in primary care, urgent care, and basic emergency protocols
- Familiarity
with disease processes, pharmacology, EMTALA, HIPAA, and malpractice
principles
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills
- Competence
in health education, risk discussion, and treatment planning
- Experience
working with electronic medical records and clinical technology
- Ability
to promote teamwork and resolve conflict professionally
Ready to make a difference while enjoying the
adventure of practicing in Alaska? Apply Today!
About
Arc Health
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